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Is Resident Evil Village safe for your child?

Age guide

17+

We advise Resident Evil Village from age 17 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk).

5-8
Children in this age group are too young for Resident Evil Village due to its intense horror themes and graphic violence.
9-12
This game is not suitable for children aged 9-12, as it includes sustained periods of psychological tension and mature narrative elements.
13-15
Teenagers in this age range will encounter extreme violence and disturbing imagery throughout Resident Evil Village.
16+
For players 16 and older, Resident Evil Village presents a challenging horror experience with a complex story and demanding gameplay.

Resident Evil Village is a survival horror game that continues the story of Ethan Winters as he searches for his kidnapped daughter in a mysterious, monster-filled village. It features intense combat, exploration, and puzzle-solving in a dark and gothic setting.

Age guide
17+
Overall risk
6/10
Violence
9/10
Toxic behaviour
4/10
Stranger contact
3/10
Addiction risk
8/10
Language
7/10
Influence
8/10

What parents should know

Resident Evil Village is an M-rated survival horror game known for its intense atmosphere, graphic violence, and disturbing imagery. It features a mature storyline and gameplay elements designed to frighten players. Parents should be aware of the game's mature content and ensure age-appropriate restrictions are in place on gaming platforms.

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Resident Evil Village age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Resident Evil Village?

Parentwise puts Resident Evil Village at 17+. We advise Resident Evil Village from age 17 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). Violence scores 9/10, language 7/10, stranger contact 3/10 and addiction risk 8/10.

Can a 10 year old play Resident Evil Village?

Not by default: we advise Resident Evil Village from 17+, so at 10 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. This game is not suitable for children aged 9-12, as it includes sustained periods of psychological tension and mature narrative elements.

Can a 12 year old play Resident Evil Village?

Not by default: we advise Resident Evil Village from 17+, so at 12 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. This game is not suitable for children aged 9-12, as it includes sustained periods of psychological tension and mature narrative elements.

Can a 13 year old play Resident Evil Village?

Not by default: we advise Resident Evil Village from 17+, so at 13 it needs your supervision and the settings changed first. Teenagers in this age range will encounter extreme violence and disturbing imagery throughout Resident Evil Village.

Is Resident Evil Village appropriate for kids?

Resident Evil Village is an M-rated survival horror game known for its intense atmosphere, graphic violence, and disturbing imagery. Parentwise rates Resident Evil Village overall as medium risk (6/10), with stranger contact at 3/10 and addiction risk at 8/10.

Is Resident Evil Village family friendly?

Resident Evil Village sits in the middle: fine with settings changed and an occasional check-in. It features a mature storyline and gameplay elements designed to frighten players.

Resident Evil Village parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Resident Evil Village is an M-rated survival horror game known for its intense atmosphere, graphic violence, and disturbing imagery. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (3/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (8/10).

Is Resident Evil Village safe for kids?

We advise Resident Evil Village from age 17 and up. Overall risk 6/10 (medium risk). It features a mature storyline and gameplay elements designed to frighten players.

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